Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential Hazards of Radiofrequency Radiation (Third Edition)

摘要

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for licensing or authorizing many of the transmitting devices in the United States that use radio-frequency (RF) radiation to provide a variety of important telecommunications services. Because of its responsibilities in this regard the FCC often receives inquiries concerning potential health risks from exposure to the RF radiation emitted by these transmitters. The expanding use of RF technology has resulted in speculation concerning the alleged 'electromagnetic pollution' of the environment and the potential dangers of exposure to non-ionizing radiation. The publication is written in a question and answer format and is designed to provide factual information to the public by answering some of the most commonly asked questions about this complex and often misunderstood topic. Information is included on such topics as the differences between non-ionizing and ionizing radiation; the biological effects of RF energy; health and safety standards; federal responsibilities; and RF exposure from specific types of transmitters. The bulletin is an updated version of the previous (second) edition published in 1983.